About one-quarter to one-third of adults in the United States have urinary incontinence. The National Association for Continence estimates that around 25 million people in the U.S. experience at least some urine leakage each year. Other useful incontinence products for more severe leaks include urinals (devices that collect urine), or sheaths and drainage systems (if you have a penis). For even greater peace of mind, you can double-up on protection by combining washable or disposable bed pads with body-worn options, like incontinence pads and pull-up pants. Find your perfect fit and style from our range of absorbent products, and sleep through the night, safe in the knowledge that you’re fully protected through to the morning. Discover our incontinence products

The most popular incontinence products are absorbent pads that are worn inside underwear to soak up urine. Placing the clean, new pad halfway on the bed, roll the pad to meet the part under your loved one. For example, if your loved one is turned on to the left side of the bed, the new pad will be flat on the right side of the bed with its other half rolled up behind your loved one. For people with severe leaks, continence clinics and district nurses can supply incontinence pads on the NHS, but these tend to be big and bulky. Using tampons for stress incontinenceDisposable bed pads - available in various sizes and levels of absorbency, these pads are designed to be thrown away after use. Size: The size of the pad can make a difference in how much protection they provide. If the pad is not large enough, a person may roll off of it, or it may not cover enough of the bed to be effective. However, tampons can be used occasionally, when necessary, to prevent leaks. For example, during exercise. Appliances and bedding

Incontinence pads and other products and devices can make life easier for you if you're waiting for a diagnosis or for a treatment to work. Some have a thin, waterproof layer, while other protectors have an integral layer of absorbent padding. If you have mild to moderate incontinence you can buy thin, discreet pads or pull-up pants for men and women from many supermarkets and pharmacies.Doubling up on pads, if needed, to facilitate future bed changes. For example, if you know you’re likely going to have an overnight accident, going ahead and placing two pads means you can remove and dispose of the top one, and you have another ready to go. Sheet protectors can help a person with incontinence avoid nightly sheet changes and help prevent damage to the mattress. Not all sheet protectors have the same features, however, which can make it difficult to decide which mattress will work best for a person. Pads and pull-up pants use the same technology as babies' nappies and have a "hydrophobic" layer which draws urine away from the surface of the product, so your skin stays dry. Although sheet protectors can protect the sheets, mattress, and a person’s skin, they cannot treat incontinence itself. A person who finds that they are frequently leaking during the day or night should talk with a doctor about possible causes and treatment options. Yin L, et al. (2020). A study of skin physiology, sensation, and friction of nonwoven fabrics used in absorbent hygiene products in neutral and warm environments.